Joe Culbertson Montana Indian scout and public official
Joe Culbertson son of Fort Benton founder Major Alexander Culbertson is profiled as a renowned Montana Indian scout and Roosevelt County peace officer. The piece notes his long military service from 1876 to 1895, awards, and his status as the first Indian in Montana allotted land on Fort Peck, plus his views on government stewardship of reservations.
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Joe Culbertson
Fort Benton
North Country
Alexander Culbertson
American Fur Company
Upper
Missouri
Major Culbertson
Old Fort Benton
Grasshopper
Northwest
Culbertson
United States Army
Montana
Cer
Poplar
Roosevelt
Fort Peck
Poplar Creek
Miles City
Sitting Bull
Nelson A. Miles
Frank J. Baldwin
Red Water
Lloyd Wheaton
United States
5Th
15Th
20Th Infantry
Big Ranch Deal Near Musselshell
Gilbert M. Dickerson of Sioux City Iowa purchased the Melvin Page ranch near Musselshell comprising 1 562 acres and 50 head of cattle along with 40 horses. He plans to retire there and will bring a car load of pure bred cattle upon his return to the property.
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Musselshell
Gilbert M. Dickerson
Sioux City
Iowa
Melvin Page
Mr. Dickerson
Phosphate Tonic Promises Weight Gain For Thinner People
An article promotes bittro-phosphate as a cheap nerve and body nutrient to combat thinness. It cites improved health and weight gain, including a testimonial from Hamilton claiming a 15 pound increase after using Euro-Phosphate, and warns against misuse due to nervousness and weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ins Hamilton
Uniform system highways plan outlined for Montana roads
A state wide plan to create four to six north south highways across Montana emerged at a Kalispell meeting of the Northwest Montana Better Roads association with Scot Leavitt as chairman and R B S Skinner as secretary. The group aims to organize counties to issue long term bonds for permanent highways with federal aid, and invites a statewide conference in Great Falls. One trans state route is expected to follow the Yellowstone trail and another to run along the Great Northern through Glacier National Park to Belton.
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Culbertson
Yellowstone Trail
Great Northern Railroad
Glacier National Park
Montana
Dakotas
Idaho
Better Roads Association
Kalispell
Great Falls
Northwest
State Highway Commission
Rn Templeton
Great Northern Railway
Glacier
Belton
Glacier Park
Montana selects rifle team captain for NJ matches
Adjutant General Phil Greenan nominates R. H. Rutledge of Missoula as captain of Montana’s rifle team to compete at the National Rifle Association matches in Caldwell New Jersey from August 19 to September 1.
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Montana
Phil Greenan
R. H. Rutledge
Missoula
National Rifle Association
Caldwell
New Jersey
Not Your Heart It’s Your Kidneys Ad Claim
An advertisement warns kidney disease as a major health risk and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims the kidneys filter blood, suggests early signs include stomach and rheumatic issues, and urges consulting a doctor while taking the capsules to restore health and vigor within a day, with continued use to prevent future attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Roundup in Miles City to Feature Red Cross Concessions
The Custer county American Red Cross chapter has secured all concessions for Miles City's Roundup starting July 3, expected to be the state’s largest event in years. Returning World War I veterans and national entrants will participate, while the Red Cross faces lost concession revenue and expands home service in Blaine county with a Chinook office. Red Cross chapters in Montana have 10,000 garments for war refugees to finish by month’s end, and state workrooms will close for two months in July and August before resuming on September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene M. Cumming
Custer County
The
American Red Cross
Northwest
Miles City
France
United States
Roundup Association
Red Cross
Home Service
Blaine County
Chinook
L. V. Bogg
Montana
Disloyal Man Removed From Memorial Day Meeting
At Butte high school auditorium a dissenter was removed after accusations during a Memorial day address urging un divided loyalty. Walter S. Mitchell denied using the word rotten while other attendees cried for his removal. Jake Oliver and Al Haysworth aided in ejecting him.
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Butte
America
L. D. Garvin
North Alabama
Rotten
C. R. Leonard
Walter S. Mitchell
Jake Oliver
al Haysworth
Largest Phillips county wool clip sold to Jeremiah Williams Co
The largest wool clip in Phillips county, from B. D. Phillips, was bought by Mr. Walker for the Jeremiah Williams Co of Boston. The clip is estimated to exceed 360000 pounds and sold at 60 1 2 cents per pound.
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Phillips County
B. D. Phillips
Walker
Jeremiah Williams Co
Boston
State to Hatch Millions of Fry in Montana
J H Brunson Montana fish and game commission superintendent says the state will stock Montana streams with 14 000 000 grayling eggs 2 000 000 native eggs plus more at the Anaconda hatchery with further plans for Great Falls. The Missouri River area will receive Rainbow trout from Madison Valley noted for attracting anglers worldwide.
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Montana
J. H. Brunson
Montana Fish and Game Commission
Georgetown Lake
Anaconda
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Mr. Brunson
McAllister
Meadow Lake
Madison Valley
Great Falls
Montana Power Company
Brunson
Helena
Missouri
Madison
United States
Cuticura Remedies Touted for Pimply Faces
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for pimples and blackheads. It urges smearing Cuticura Ointment, washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water for five minutes, then daily use to maintain clear skin, and to include Cuticura Talcum in routine care.
Indian appropriation bill funds Montana tribes and projects
The senate reviewed the Indian appropriation bill with allocations for Montana tribes. Key items include Fort Belknap and Flathead at 20000 each, Fort Peck 30000, Blackfoot 50000, irrigation and treaty fulfillment funds across several reservations, plus 150000 for Crow irrigation improvements in the Big Horn valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Reds
Senate
Montana
Fiath Reservation
Fort Peck Indian Reservation
Blackfeet Reservation
Big Horn Valley
Crow Reservation
Cascade wool clip pays millions to Cascade county sheepmen
Cascade's wool clip brings payments over five million dollars to Cascade county sheepmen as of this year. William Rea Jr Bil lings wool buyer places per sheep value around 450 dollars with more than a million head in the Great Falls tributary region.
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Cascade
Cascade County
William Rea, Jr
Billings
Great Falls
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Uniform System Highways Plan
AIM OF Better Roads Association
Isaac Walton
Butte Miner
Associated Press
Matt
Jeff
Will
Butte, Montana
Post Office
R.F.D
Warrenton
Pacific
San Francisco Bay
Puget Sound
Marine Iron Works
Pacific Coast
Sand
Stanton Bank
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